The 8 passenger
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER was new for 2000 and has the atmosphere
of a Scottish Country House with subtle use of tartan furnishings
and landscape paintings. At 117 feet she is spacious and has every
cruising comfort for year round cruising.
Cuisine is traditional
Scottish fare - Salmon, Game, Venison and Seafood, prepared by your
own Master Chef. The experienced crew of four ensure attention to
your every need.
Itinerary
for Scottish Highlander
Dochgarroch to Corpach
Sunday, Day 1 - Inverness to Dochgarroch
At 4pm we meet at the Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in Invernes
and transfer to Scottish Highlander moored at Tomnahurich Bridge.
Champagne welcome followed by a short cruise along the heather lined
canal to the sleepy village of Dochgarroch. Dinner aboard.
Monday, Day 2 - Dochgarroch to Drumnadrochit
This morning we visit the 14th century fairytale Cawdor Castle forever
linked by Shakespeare with Macbeth, housing a superb collection
of tapestries, pictures and furniture with beautiful landscaped
gardens. We also visit Culloden Moor, the battlefield where the
Jacobites of Bonnie Prince Charlie fought the English invaders.
Afterwards we cruise to Dorres Bay for lunch and later anchor overnight
underneath the floodlit 13th century Urqhuart Castle in fabled Loch
Ness where we often invite the local piper to play for us. Dinner
aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3 - Drumnadrochit to Fort Augustus
Mooring at Drumnadrochit harbour we take a morning visit to Urqhuart
Castle or with family charters explore the Nessie Museum. There
is also a picnic opportunity today. On the way to Fort Augustus
we pass through a staircase of five locks, arriving in time to visit
either the Caledonian Canal heritage centre where we can see an
original ‘30’s film of the Gondolier, a passenger paddle steamer
or the wood turning shop in Invermoriston. Fort Augustus also has
a charming heather laced 9 holer where the official green keepers
are sheep! We dine out tonight at Inchnacardoch Lodge over looking
Loch Ness.
Wednesday, Day 4 - Fort Augustus to Invergarry
Cruise across enchanting Loch Oich and moor beneath 12th century
Invergarry castle ruins. Afternoon visit though Glen Morriston,
past stunning highland countryside to romantic Eilean Donan castle,
setting for the film Highlander. Later we stop for a wee dram or
cup of tea at Tom Doun Trout Fishing Inn overlooking spectacular
Glen Garry. Dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 5 - Invergarry to Gairlochy
Leave Invergarry for a morning cruise via two locks at Laggan through
Lochs Oich and Lochy to Gairlochy. In the afternoon there is a chance
to see either the World War 11 Commando memorial, the woollen mill
at Spean Bridge selling traditional knitwear and tweeds or the Clan
Cameron museum. Dinner aboard.
Friday, Day 6 - Gairlochy to Corpach
Morning visit to the majestic and mysterious Glencoe, scene of the
bloody massacre of the MacDonald clan by the Campbells. On the way
back visit the Glen Nevis distillery for an insight into the secrets
of the various stages of Whisky preparation and taste a wee dram
or two. Afternoon cruise to Corpach and Neptune’s Staircase, a flight
of eight lochs that is a spectacular feat of engineering. Captain’s
Dinner.
Saturday, Day 7 - Corpach to Inverness
Passengers disembark for the transfer to Inverness by minibus after
a hearty Scottish Breakfast.
This is a sample
itinerary and is subject to change.
